Comparison

How to Draw vs Drawlur

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

How to Draw

Transform any flat surface into a canvas for tracing projected images using augmented reality. Import your own photos or use templates to sketch detailed artwork with adjustable settings. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike to bring creative ideas to life.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality tracing mode
  • Import custom images
  • Adjustable opacity and scaling
  • Works on paper, canvas, or walls
  • Save and share artwork
Features
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How to Draw: Drawing Projector app is designed to make drawing easier and more fun through the power of augmented reality. With this app, anyone can turn a blank page into a creative masterpiece by tracing projected images directly onto paper, canvas, or any flat surface. With How to Draw: Drawing Projector app, you can import your own pictures or choose from a variety of templates to trace. Adjust size, opacity, and position to fit perfectly before you start sketching. The app also offers guided drawing support, making it ideal for beginners who want to practice as well as experienced artists looking for a quick way to transfer ideas. Key features include: Augmented reality tracing mode for accurate outlines Easy image import from your library Adjustable opacity and scaling for precision Works on any surface—paper, canvas, or walls Save and share your artwork instantly Whether you are learning how to draw or just looking for a fun and relaxing creative tool, How to Draw: Drawing Projector app is here to guide you. Start today and see How to Draw: Drawing Projector app can make every sketch easier and more enjoyable.

About

Drawlur

This social drawing app allows users to sketch with various tools, watch time-lapses of artwork creation, and explore a community of artists. Share your creations, discover new art, and engage with other users.

Highlights
  • Sketch with adjustable tools
  • Watch drawing replays
  • Discover trending artwork
  • Browse artist profiles
  • Share drawings with friends
  • Vote on artwork
Features
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Drawlur is a social drawing app where you can sketch, watch replays, and discover artwork from a growing creative community. Create with simple tools Draw with adjustable brush size, color, and opacity. Save and publish your artwork in seconds. Watch drawing replays See how each piece was made stroke by stroke. Control replay speed and scrub through the process. Discover and explore Browse trending and recent drawings. Search by artwork title or artist. Open artist profiles to see top works and full galleries. Engage with the community Share drawings with friends. Vote on artwork and report content when needed. Built for mobile Fast navigation, haptic feedback, and smooth interactions. Join Drawlur and turn ideas into art.

Screenshots

How to Draw4 screens
Drawlur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drawlur at none against How to Draw's 3. Drawlur also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). How to Draw's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. How to Draw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Drawlur asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawlur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: How to Draw has 161 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
How to Draw versus Drawlur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHow to DrawDrawlur
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (161 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings161 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOmar AhmedAT Foundry LLC

Customer experience

How to Draw

All ratings122 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Drawlur

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

How to Draw

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Access (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

Drawlur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is How to Draw free?
How to Draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawlur free?
Drawlur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, How to Draw or Drawlur?
Drawlur is rated higher. How to Draw averages 4.6 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Drawlur averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do How to Draw or Drawlur have ads?
Neither How to Draw nor Drawlur shows ads.

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